Winter 2016

CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

What Philanthropy Creates

Autumn/winter 2016

Philanthropy allows the University of Alberta to advance creativity, support discovery and create positive change in the world. It has opened doors for students. It has created boundless opportunity for researchers. It is truly transformative.

Open Hearts

A happy baby. A healthy mother. An investment in women and children’s health pays off

Set Free

After years of serious health issues, Miguel Rodriguez, with the help of Free2BMe, is a confident, active teenager who loves Elvis and Rollerblading

From Strength to Strength

Elexis and Eric Schloss are citizens of the world, but they are also committed to strengthening the place they came from

Days in the sun

Brad Mates, best known for the song Moments, has had his share. But through the highs and lows of the music business, he has always stayed connected to home

‘Some Days You’re a Diamond’

Larry Andrews understands hard work, but hustle alone didn’t get him to where he is today. Now he hopes to give others the opportunities he was given

Full Circle

An educational summer program connects First Nations girls with their culture

Fighting Spirit

Bojan Konstandinovic always had the will and discipline to create a successful company — he just needed someone in his corner